Events

On May 10, 2014, MASSAR's Continental Color Guard participated in Grafton History Day at the invitation of the Grafton Historical Society. Each year they choose a different period in our history. This year was the American Revolution. We were well represented by several Guardsmen: Jack Cunningham (Commander), Steve Perkins (State Secretary & First VP), Wesley H. Wratchford (President – Col. Wm Henshaw Chapter). Allan Van Wert (MASSAR & Col. Wm Henshaw Chapter Safety Officer), Charles Kingsbury (Color Guard Treasurer) and Verne Thayer (Past President – Col. Wm Henshaw Chapter).

Twelve Worcester County Libraries have joined in the celebration of the Worcester Revolution of 1774 to bring a county-wide read of Ray Raphael's First American Revolution: Beyond Lexington and Concord to the region. The county-wide read is being done as a part The Spirit of '74 County-Wide Read to recognize the 4,622 militiamen from 37 towns of Worcester County who marched down Main Street in Worcester, shut down the Crown-controlled county courthouse and, for the first time ever in the American colonies, effectively overthrew British authority to become independent. The date was September 6, 1774. Not a shot was fired.

Greenville, S.C. to Host 124th Annual Congress Members of the South Carolina Society invite compatriots and guests to join them in Greenville, S.C., as they host the 124th Annual Congress. Mark your calendars for July 18-23. Situated in the Upcountry…

The Honorable Hiller B. Zobel to speak at Yorktown Celebration John Adams’ Ethical Dilemmas in the time leading up to the War for American Independence Special Family Rates at Sturbridge Village 19 October 2013, Sturbridge Village, 9am to 5pm Most…

The George Washington Chapter of the Virginia Society has cordially invited all members of the Massachusetts Society and their families to participate in the 52nd annual parade, ceremony, and wreath laying at George Washington's Mount Vernon on July 4th. Compatriots…

The SAR is pleased to announce the 2013 SAR Annual Conference on the American Revolution, Revolutionary Prophecies: The Founders on the Future. The 2013 SAR Annual Conference will convene in St. Louis, Missouri on June 21-23, 2013. The founding generation…

National Memorial Day Parade, Washington, DC The National Memorial Day Parade will take place Monday, May 27, 2013, at 2 p.m., in Washington, D.C., and the SAR has once again been accepted as a participant in this important, televised event.…

President General Stephen A. Leishman, a native of Washington, D.C., and a graduate of the University of Maryland where he earned his U.S. Air Force commission, is the keynote speaker for our Patriot's Day luncheon at the Concord Inn April…

January 2013 Edition of SAR Colorgardsman Available J. Michael Tomme, Sr. NSSAR, National Color Guard Commander I hope each had a Merry Christmas, Happy Holiday and a great New Year’s Day. Thank you to all who have contributed making this…

SAR Celebrates the 225th Anniversary of the U.S. Constitution By Historian General Robert L. “Bob” Bowen, photos by the author, Lanny Patten and Joan Hall The weather could not have been more accommodating when more than 190 Compatriots and camp…